A disaster prevention experiment has shown how quickly a rain-soaked slope can collapse once visible cracks appear, highlighting the need for people in landslide-prone areas to evacuate before conditions become critical as the risk of disasters remains elevated through early next week. (News On Japan)

A Chinese man who received a suspended prison sentence and had his driver's license revoked after striking four elementary school students while driving drunk in 2025 admitted at his first trial on September 3 that he repeatedly drove without a license while still on probation. (News On Japan)

FamilyMart has unveiled a new hybrid checkout system that can operate as either a self-service or staffed register, aiming to reduce checkout-related work by about 20% as labor shortages affect roughly 30% of its franchise stores. (News On Japan)

The US vice-president recently mused with a Christian podcast host on whether the end of the world was nigh.

Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues.

Organisers of the citizens' initiative say they have popular support, even though the all-powerful monarch has said he will veto the legislation.

It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said tax incentives on the Russian-held islands claimed by Japan have been successful, using a speech at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok to highlight economic development in Russia's Far East. (News On Japan)

Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.

Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on September 3 that the economic policy of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government should not be equated with conventional reflationary policy, after returning from the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in the United States and briefing the prime minister on the talks. (News On Japan)

Five oil distributors, including Higashinihon Usami and ENEOS Wing, admitted charges of violating Japan's Antimonopoly Act by forming a cartel to coordinate diesel fuel prices at their first trial at the Tokyo District Court on September 3. (News On Japan)

Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".

The trailblazing feminist was an iconic leader of women's rights in the US.

Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.

Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.

Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops.

Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.

Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.

Pedro Sánchez tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.